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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2025, 06:03 AM

Replies: 3

Steering Rack Replacement - Is Maval any Good?

Views: 246

Posted By Wret

I replaced mine a few years ago with a...

I replaced mine a few years ago with a "refurbished" unit from ebay. Mine was leaking. Turned out the replacement leaked as bad or worse. Likely the only refurbising was cleaning and spray paint. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-15-2025, 06:31 AM

Replies: 8

Steering wheel shake / vibration at highway speeds ( 60 mph + )

Views: 338

Posted By Wret

I experienced a similar issue: a persistent shake...

I experienced a similar issue: a persistent shake above 60 mph, peaking around 70 mph, accompanied by noticeable steering wheel oscillation. I had the balance of both front wheels checked twice, but...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-07-2025, 06:05 AM

Replies: 7

Winter Tires Question

Views: 362

Posted By Wret

My car is a daily driver year round (with a hard...

My car is a daily driver year round (with a hard top for winter). Swapping tires twice a year got to be a PIA so I bought an extra set of rims a few years back for this purpose, all are the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-02-2025, 09:26 AM

Replies: 18

Suspension replacement question

Views: 911

Posted By Wret

A note on preplacing your brake lines: I just did...

A note on preplacing your brake lines: I just did mine (or attempted to). I snapped a fitting on the hardline to caliper on one and aborted on two others. You might consider buying a couple of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-02-2025, 09:02 AM

Replies: 11

Is DIY a proper alignment a taboo..?

Views: 1,623

Posted By Wret

After replacing several front suspension...

After replacing several front suspension components, I took may car to a nearby Mr Tire for an alignment. The guy said I had seized control arms in the rear and couldn't adjust but he got my front...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-02-2025, 08:25 AM

Replies: 10

Is it Nessacary to replace spring's

Views: 572

Posted By Wret

24 years and 300,000 miles and I have not...

24 years and 300,000 miles and I have not replaced one spring.

My 2 cents on spring compressers: I have them. I use them. I find only a light amount for force is needed to get the struts...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-19-2024, 12:35 PM

Replies: 3

Window Regulator Question

Views: 329

Posted By Wret

I bought a less expensive regulator to fix the...

I bought a less expensive regulator to fix the same problem. I spent all day trying to get the window to line up and finally gave up, took it out, put the old one back-with a zip tie. Its been...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-10-2024, 06:05 AM

Replies: 8

The 300 (Thousand)

Views: 550

Posted By Wret

I'm mostly an "if it ain't broke" guy. I do...

I'm mostly an "if it ain't broke" guy. I do little preventive maintenance. I change to oil once a year. I do most repairs myself. I have replaced most suspention parts at least twice, including...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-09-2024, 08:50 AM

Replies: 8

The 300 (Thousand)

Views: 550

Posted By Wret

The 300 (Thousand)

I was able to capture this moment as I stopped for gas this morning. 20 years of ownership. 260,000 miles of my own. Year round daily driver. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-04-2024, 05:49 AM

Replies: 11

When the front fog lights are on, and I use the front right turn signal, this happens

Views: 536

Posted By Wret

You can dangle a weighted string through to those...

You can dangle a weighted string through to those lights and use it to fish the connector through.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-04-2024, 05:48 AM

Replies: 11

When the front fog lights are on, and I use the front right turn signal, this happens

Views: 536

Posted By Wret

Sorry, I don't recall for sure. I believe only...

Sorry, I don't recall for sure. I believe only my low beam headlights and parking lights are LED.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-02-2024, 08:23 AM

Replies: 11

When the front fog lights are on, and I use the front right turn signal, this happens

Views: 536

Posted By Wret

I got a similar fault when trying to change all...

I got a similar fault when trying to change all the bulbs to LED. I had to leave some incandescent bulbs in place to get proper function.

By the way, all the wiring connections can be made...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-19-2024, 10:55 AM

Replies: 6

Radiator screens

Views: 548

Posted By Wret

I got this set from Aliexpress. It actually fits...

I got this set from Aliexpress. It actually fits pretty well.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807609617137.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.2e4e1802h1mfvb&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-31-2024, 06:31 AM

Replies: 5

Can someone point me to some H7 LED headlight bulbs for my 2002 986?

Views: 586

Posted By Wret

I went down the LED rabbit hole. I bought 3...

I went down the LED rabbit hole. I bought 3 different brands before finding one that was an improvement over standard halogen bulbs. You might not find it surprising that the specs of led bulbs...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-07-2024, 05:13 AM

Replies: 0

"Clack" when de-parking after front Koni strut intall.

Views: 269

Posted By Wret

"Clack" when de-parking after front Koni strut intall.

After replacing front struts, I hear a metalic "clack", just once, when backing out of a parking space, even with little or no turning of the wheel.

I'm thinking the sound may be caused by a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-02-2024, 12:28 PM

Replies: 9

How do I properly install a lower control arm?

Views: 686

Posted By Wret

It can be difficult to get the tapered shaft of...

It can be difficult to get the tapered shaft of the ball joint to line up the hole in the wheel carier. I usually wrap a ratchet strap around the strut assembly to pull into alignment while applying...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2024, 03:59 AM

Replies: 3

Missing Dash Control

Views: 427

Posted By Wret

That disassembly writeup is good. Take note of...

That disassembly writeup is good. Take note of post 5. A tiny hole (13mm from the edge) makes it easy to remove that nasty hidden tab. DO NOT fumble inside with a screwdriver thinking you can find...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-03-2024, 09:04 AM

Replies: 3

986 engine swap

Views: 478

Posted By Wret

There's a fairly exhaustive list of engine...

There's a fairly exhaustive list of engine replacement options on Pelican Parts site.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-21-2024, 06:43 AM

Replies: 6

Extend my Seat...does it work?

Views: 1,333

Posted By Wret

Are you sure the seat is as far down as it can...

Are you sure the seat is as far down as it can go? This may sound like a dumb question but I had my car for years before I realized the full up/down range.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-02-2024, 05:37 AM

Replies: 13

wheel spacers recommendation for 2000 S

Views: 629

Posted By Wret

I'm cheap. I took a chance on these from...

I'm cheap. I took a chance on these from Aliexpress. The quality is excellent (I've had them on about a year) with one exception: the supplied bolts were too long and had to be cut down a few mm....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-02-2024, 05:30 AM

Replies: 42

Views: 2,855

Posted By Wret

I got this Autel over a year ago and it has been...

I got this Autel over a year ago and it has been able to do everything I needed including resetting codes on the boxster as well as other cars (Hyundai, BMW, Alfa Romeo). It handles the occasional...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2024, 09:25 AM

Replies: 8

For those that have upgraded shifting parts

Views: 664

Posted By Wret

I may have one of highet milage cars on the forum...

I may have one of highet milage cars on the forum (currently about (295K) and I obsess about shifter play. I have never found any significant amount of play associated with the cable ends. I have a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2024, 06:54 AM

Replies: 2

Suspension Refresh on 2000 Boxster S alignment question

Views: 331

Posted By Wret

Google "DIY alignment" and you'll get many...

Google "DIY alignment" and you'll get many methods with strings, measuring tape, rods, etc. Pick one. Any one would be good enough to get you to the shop without tire damage.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2024, 06:48 AM

Replies: 4

Who has installed new shift cables? Did they help?

Views: 434

Posted By Wret

I installed new shift cables about a year ago...

I installed new shift cables about a year ago after breaking one. New one was a bit more precise and MUCH smoother.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-20-2024, 08:32 AM

Replies: 6

Instrument Cluster Harness Clips

Views: 2,079

Posted By Wret

Replacement Insturment Cluster Connectors

Anyone removing the instrument cluster from these 20+ yo cars: the cam lock connectors are likely to be brittle and break during the process. While searching for replacement connectors, this...

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